NCGuide manual.pdf

White Paper Document No. MWA-017-EN_05_1312 December 2013

NCGuide Academic packages Authentic FANUC CNC software on a PC for the most effective learning environment

NCGuide Academic packages

FANUC America Corporation

1 I n t r o d u c t i o n

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1.1 NCGuide Academic packages ................................................................................................................ 6 1.2 FANUC CNCs supported ......................................................................................................................... 6

2 A c a d e m i c A p p l i c a t i o n s

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2.1 Instructor demonstration ........................................................................................................................ 7 2.2 Classroom exercises ............................................................................................................................... 7 2.3 Students homework ................................................................................................................................. 8 2.4 Flipping the classroom ............................................................................................................................ 8 2.5 Distance learning ..................................................................................................................................... 8 2.6 CAD/CAM integration............................................................................................................................... 8 2.7 Operation training .................................................................................................................................... 8 2.8 Part programming training ...................................................................................................................... 9 2.9 CNC Certification Cart ............................................................................................................................. 9

3 S u p p o r t i n g t h e C N C w o r k f l o w

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3.1 Creating part programs ......................................................................................................................... 10 3.2 Loading part programs .......................................................................................................................... 10 3.3 Tool setup ............................................................................................................................................... 11 3.4 Graphical part program verification ..................................................................................................... 11 3.5 Editing part programs............................................................................................................................ 12 3.6 Work offsets ........................................................................................................................................... 12 3.7 Run program ........................................................................................................................................... 12 3.8 Tool wear offsets.................................................................................................................................... 12

4 C N C s , d i s p l a y s , M D I p a n e l s a n d o p t i o n s

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4.1 FANUC CNC models supported ........................................................................................................... 13 4.2 FANUC CNC displays supported .......................................................................................................... 13 4.2.1 Changing the CNC display ........................................................................................................ 14 4.2.2 Changing the display mode ....................................................................................................... 14 4.3 FANUC MDI key panels supported ....................................................................................................... 14 4.3.1 Changing the MDI key panel ..................................................................................................... 14 4.4 Examples of CNC display and MDI panel combinations.................................................................... 15 4.4.1 Series 0i-D lathe, 8.4” display, picture mode............................................................................. 15 4.4.2 Series 0i-D mill, 10.4” display, picture mode ............................................................................. 16 4.4.3 Series 31i MODEL B mill, 10.4” display, picture mode ............................................................. 17 4.4.4 Series 0i-D mill, 10.4” display, window mode ............................................................................ 18 4.5 List of options ........................................................................................................................................ 19 4.6 Lathe G-codes ........................................................................................................................................ 20 4.7 Mill G-codes ............................................................................................................................................ 25

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5 O p e r a t i o n

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5.1 Starting NCGuide ................................................................................................................................... 30 5.2 Components ........................................................................................................................................... 31 5.2.1 0i-D components ....................................................................................................................... 31 5.2.2 30i, 31i and 35i components ..................................................................................................... 32 5.3 CNC Mode selection .............................................................................................................................. 33 5.3.1 EDIT - Program editing mode .................................................................................................... 33 5.3.2 MEM – Memory operation ......................................................................................................... 33 5.3.3 MDI operation mode .................................................................................................................. 33 5.4 MDI key operation .................................................................................................................................. 34 5.4.1 MDI keys .................................................................................................................................... 35 5.5 Soft key operation .................................................................................................................................. 36 5.6 Mini operator panel operation .............................................................................................................. 39 5.7 Screens display ...................................................................................................................................... 41 5.7.1 Position screen .......................................................................................................................... 41 5.7.2 Program screen ......................................................................................................................... 42 5.7.3 Setting screen ............................................................................................................................ 43 5.7.4 Parameter screen ...................................................................................................................... 44 5.7.5 Message screen ........................................................................................................................ 45 5.7.6 Graphic screen .......................................................................................................................... 46 5.8 Editing part programs............................................................................................................................ 47 5.8.1 Creating part programs .............................................................................................................. 47 5.8.2 Altering a word ........................................................................................................................... 47 5.8.3 Inserting a word ......................................................................................................................... 48 5.8.4 Deleting a word .......................................................................................................................... 48 5.9 Selecting part programs ........................................................................................................................ 48 5.9.1 Selection using program call operation ..................................................................................... 48 5.9.2 Selection using the part program list ......................................................................................... 48 5.10 Deleting part programs.......................................................................................................................... 49 5.10.1 Deletion using program call operation ....................................................................................... 49 5.10.2 Deletion using the part program list ........................................................................................... 49 5.11 Part program execution ......................................................................................................................... 49 5.11.1 Part program execution ............................................................................................................. 49 5.11.2 Program graphic function check ................................................................................................ 50 5.11.3 Single block execution ............................................................................................................... 50 5.12 Multi-language display .......................................................................................................................... 50 5.12.1 Language switch procedure....................................................................................................... 51 5.13 Exiting NCGuide ..................................................................................................................................... 51



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6 M A N U A L G U I D E i

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6.1 What is MANUAL GUIDE i ..................................................................................................................... 52 6.2 Academic applications of MANUAL GUIDE i ...................................................................................... 52 6.3 Main Features of MANUAL GUIDE i ..................................................................................................... 53 6.4 Navigation to MANUAL GUIDE i ........................................................................................................... 54 6.4.1 Starting MANUAL GUIDE i ........................................................................................................ 54 6.4.2 MANUAL GUIDE i screen components ..................................................................................... 55 6.5 Overview of creating a MANUAL GUIDE i part program .................................................................... 56 6.6 Notes on creating part programs ......................................................................................................... 57 6.6.1 Commands required before machining cycle input ................................................................... 57 6.6.2 Machining cycles ....................................................................................................................... 58

7 M a c h i n e c o m p o s i t i o n s

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7.1 Machine Composition setting tool ....................................................................................................... 59 7.2 Option Setting ........................................................................................................................................ 60 7.3 Parameters .............................................................................................................................................. 60

8 N C G u i d e A c a d e m i c p a c k a g e s

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8.1 System requirements............................................................................................................................. 61 8.2 Differences from the CNC in operation................................................................................................ 62

9 S u m m a r y


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1 Introduction NCGuide Academic packages are FANUC CNC software running on a PC, providing a 100% authentic operation and part programming environment at a fraction of the cost of using a hardware simulator or a production machine tool. Comprehension and retention is enhanced as students perform repetitive hands-on exercises in an ergonomically friendly environment. Students can practice common procedures and experiment safely with minimum supervision and without risks to people, tooling or machines. NCGuide Academic packages provide access to the latest CNC technology and support multiple control configurations for both turning and milling. NCGuide Academic packages improves the effectiveness of CNC instruction through:      

Instructor demonstrations in the classroom and online for distance learning Classroom exercises that provide a superior hands on experience with minimum supervision Homework that can be completed anytime and anywhere Distance learning that is supported through both online instructor demonstrations or to complement online video instruction, and independent student exercises Enhanced CAD/CAM generated part program testing Comprehensive operation and part programming support, including Custom Macro programming

NCGuide Academic packages support the complete CNC programming, setup operation and part program execution workflow:        

Create part programs on the CNC with conventional G-code editors or using the MANUAL GUIDE i conversational programming Upload part programs created externally with text editors or CAD/CAM systems Complete tool setup for tool geometry Verify the part program using 3D solid model animation or tool path plotting visualizations and using the part program check screen Part programs can be modified using the G-code editor Work offsets can be established Part programs can be executed at the programmed feed rate, or in accelerated simulation rates Tool offsets can be adjusted



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1.1 NCGuide Academic packages NCGuide Academic package for Classroom provides network licensing. Up to 16 concurrent students can use the simulation software at the same time, from a larger pool of potential users. Each individual student can use any of the controls and configurations supported. As long as students can access the network within the campus or via the Internet they can run the simulator on any PC that has the software installed. This provides flexibility for students and staff for practical exercises, homework and distance learning. NCGuide Academic package for Homework is value priced for an individual student, or for an instructor to test drive the software before committing to the Classroom package. The software is identical to the classroom package, except the licensing is provided with a plug-in USB key that is only valid for one year. The price of the package makes it suitable for including in a year-long certificate program.

1.2 FANUC CNCs supported The current versions of NCGuide Academic packages support:

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FANUC Series 0i-D (0i-TD and 0i-MD) FANUC Series 31i-B FANUC Series 30i-B FANUC Series 31i-A FANUC Series 31i-LB (laser cutting CNC) FANUC Series 31i-PB (punch press CNC) FANUC Series 35i-B


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2 Academic Applications 2.1 Instructor demonstration NCGuide Academic packages can be projected to a large classroom display just like any other PC-based program, providing an effective visual aid for demonstrating concepts and examples during lectures. The instructor can share his screen to remote students using suitable software for instructor-led distance learning applications. Student may also be able to control the presenting computer for interactive exercises. All aspects of CNC operation and part programming can be demonstrated including:         

Milling and turning applications Creating a part programming on the CNC Loading a program into the control from an external source Tool geometry setup and adjustment Graphical part program verification for syntax and sequence of operation errors Part program editing Work offset setting and adjustment Part program execution Adjusting tool wear offsets

2.2 Classroom exercises Students can perform operation and programming exercises in the classroom. This is especially useful if, as is typical, there are insufficient machines for all the students to use at the same time. The instructor can focus on monitoring students using machine tools to ensure safe operation, while the remaining students can use NCGuide to pre-test part programs or to learn additional concepts. The instructor can provide a specific machine composition for the exercise, with the CNC type, options, parameter settings, existing part programs and subprograms, tool and work offsets all preselected.



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2.3 Students homework Students that can access the schools network remotely can also run NCGuide. The software is loaded on the student’s computer and only the licensing is controlled via the network. This means the student gets the performance benefits of a local application and the network is not loaded with large data transfers. An instructor can provide a customized machine composition for exercises, with the CNC type, options, parameter settings, existing part programs and subprograms, tool and work offsets all preconfigured. Problems can be designed for the student to solve.

2.4 Flipping the classroom NCGuide Academic packages are ideal when lectures and standard exercises are performed with minimal supervision, reserving the primary instructor interactions for in-class homework assignments.

2.5 Distance learning NCGuide is an effective distance learning tool that allows the user to perform comprehensive exercises in CNC operation and programming, complimenting existing distant learning systems. Licensing is controlled via the network so the student gets the performance benefits of a local application and the network is not taxed with large data transfers. An instructor can also demonstrate the application across the web for instructor-led distance learning applications.

2.6 CAD/CAM integration NCGuide a valuable tool in CAD/CAM class. The first execution of the part program after completing the CAM post processing can be performed on NCGuide. Conventional tool path plotting graphics or the 3D solid model animation can be used to check syntax and tool paths in a safe, low-cost environment.

2.7 Operation training NCGuide is ideal for operational training. All standard CNC operational screens can be selected and all standard procedures can be practiced. You can:      

create and edit part programs search for words and safe start blocks upload and download part programs test for syntax and tool path geometry errors edit and visualize workpiece coordinate offsets edit and visualize tool geometry and tool wear offsets



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Users can expand their knowledge by learning the features available with newer controls - even if the control is not available in the workshop. Academic students can get hands on experience with the latest controls to enhance their value to hiring companies, and workers already in industry can build experience prior to new machine purchases. For the most realistic and effective learning environment, users can setup machine compositions to emulate a particular machine’s CNC.

2.8 Part programming training NCGuide supports both conventional G-code part programming and the easy-to-use, yet powerful MANUAL GUIDE i conversational part programming. You can:        

create and edit machining center, lathe and compound machining part programs visualize conventional part programs with tool path simulation visualize part programs with 3D solid model animation or tool path plotting generate cycle time estimates create and test Custom Macro subroutines visualize the effect of workpiece and tool offsets visualize the details of canned cycles and advanced interpolation modes test CAD/CAM programs prior to sending to a machine

Manual Guide i conversational part programs can be developed on the simulator and then converted to conventional G-code to run on any FANUC CNC.

2.9 CNC Certification Cart NCGuide can be used with the Levil CNC Certification Cart to bring complete programming and setup instruction into the classroom. Students can create, test and debug part programs using NCGuide, save the program to a USB memory port or network drive directory and then load the programs into the CNC Certification Cart. All setup including tool geometry and workpiece coordinate system offsets can be set and a part produced. By allowing the complete programming and setup process to be experienced in the classroom means that students are more efficient and effective when using workshop machines. Schools without workshop resources can use NCGuide and the CNC Certification Cart to provide an effective introduction to CNC machining, preparing them for future courses at college.



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3 Supporting the CNC workflow 3.1 Creating part programs Part programs can be created on the CNCs using the standard G-code editors or using MANUAL GUIDE i conversational programming. The FANUC traditional G-code word editor and the more contemporary character editor are supported. MANUAL GUIDE i conversational programming simplifies the generation of a part programming and focuses the student on the sequence of operations required rather than on the detailed G-code. MANUAL GUIDE i also provides fixed sentence programming to generate multiple lines of G-code with just a few keystrokes. Fixed sentences can be established for sequence of operations such as program starting blocks, tool change blocks, material feeds and speeds and part program end blocks. NCGuide Academic packages support a wide range of G-codes from the basic through to advanced concepts including Custom Macros.

3.2 Loading part programs Part programs can be created externally using a PC-based editor or by a CAD/CAM post-processor and input into the control using standard CNC screens. Part programs are loaded using the memory card interface. The virtual memory card may be located on a USB memory stick for student convenience, or on any directory on the PC or a network drive. Instructors can provide sample part programs to be uploaded into the CNC. The part programs can include syntax or sequence of operations errors, for the student to test and debug.



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3.3 Tool setup Setting the tool geometry data accurately is a critical step in machine setup. The correct tools must be loaded into the correct tools stations to correspond with the part program assignments (or the part program must be edited). For milling machines the correct tool length and diameter must be entered into the tool offset tables. NCGuide supports Tool Offset Memory C, displaying tool data and tool wear offsets for length and diameter in separate column, eliminating the need for error prone math calculations. Legacy tool offset systems are also supported. For turning machines, the correct tool geometry data for X and Z must be entered along with the appropriate tool nose radius and tip offset. When using MANUAL GUIDE i, additional data is required to describe the type and set of the tool to support the solid model machining simulation.

3.4 Graphical part program verification Before executing a part program with the material in place, it is usual to check it for syntax problems and ensure the correct order of operations. Verification is best achieved using the graphics display. Both the standard GRAPH display and the MANUAL GUIDE i solid model animation are supported in NCGuide Academic packages. Solid model animation is superior for several reasons:   

Easier to visualize tooling and machining operations Simulation is performed without moving axes 3D tool path plotting is also selectable

Conventional part programs can be simulated using the 3D solid model animation. A block must be added at the beginning of the part program to describe the material blank, the tool types must be defined in the tool data table, and a D-code must be specified at each tool change.



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Advanced screens available with the FANUC Series 31i-MODEL B control simplify the testing and debugging of Custom Macro programs by displaying both the macro statements and the result values simultaneously.

3.5 Editing part programs Part programs can be edited on the CNC using the standard part program editors or in the MANUAL GUIDE i environment. Students can practice all editing operations from the simple alter or delete commands through to advanced search and replace commands.

3.6 Work offsets Work offsets can be set to shift the working coordinate system to the part program zero point. For machining centers, G54 through G59 and G54 P1 through G54 P48 are available. For turning, G54 through G59 and the external work shift is available.

3.7 Run program The part program can be executed at the programmed feed rate. The program check screen displays the part program and the active positions and model G-codes simultaneously.

3.8 Tool wear offsets Though NCGuide cannot simulate actual tool wear, the tool wear offset tables can be updated and their effect on axis positions can be demonstrated.



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4 CNCs, displays, MDI panels and options NCGuide Academic packages support a wide range of FANUC CNC models, displays and MDI panels.

4.1 FANUC CNC models supported NCGuide Academic packages support the following FANUC CNC models: • • • • •

FANUC Series 0i MODEL D (lathe and mill) FANUC Series 31i MODEL A (lathe and mill) FANUC Series 31i MODEL B (lathe, mill, laser and punching) FANUC Series 30i MODEL B (lathe and mill up to 10 axes) FANUC Series 35i MODEL B

Multiple machine compositions can be created for each model with the following maximum machine configuration: Maximum controlled axes

4 axes

Maximum controlled paths

1 path

Maximum part program storage size

32 KB

Maximum number of registered part programs

64

4.2 FANUC CNC displays supported NCGuide Academic packages support the following FANUC displays: Display

Models

Optimum PC Screen Resolution

8.4”

All

1280 x 1200

10.4”

All

1280 x 1200

15”

Series 30i/31i MODEL A/B

2048 x 1536

If NCGuide does not fit the screen in picture mode due to a low display resolution, scroll bars are displayed. Alternatively, NCGuide can use Window mode to display the CNC screen, MDI panel and mini operator’s panels in separate windows. The PC keyboard can be used for most MDI inputs. Window mode and PC keyboard input may be preferred for laptop computers.



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4.2.1 Changing the CNC display The display size can be changed quickly by selecting from the choices listed on the Display Size menu or by using the Setting Management tool. In Picture Mode, the Display Size menu is displayed by right-clicking on the CNC control. In Window Mode, the Display Size menu is accessible from the View menu. After changing the display size, you must exit and restart NCGuide to activate the new screen size. 4.2.2 Changing the display mode The display mode can be changed quickly by selecting Window Mode or Picture Mode on the Display Mode menu or by using the Setting Management tool. In Picture mode, the Display Mode menu is displayed by right-clicking on the CNC control. In Window mode, the Display Mode menu is accessible from the View menu. After changing the display mode, you must exit and restart NCGuide to activate the new screen mode.

4.3 FANUC MDI key panels supported NCGuide Academic packages support the following FANUC MDI key panels: MDI Panel

Models

ONG ‘T’

All

ONG ‘M’

All

QWERTY

Series 30i/31i MODEL A/B

4.3.1 Changing the MDI key panel The MDI key panel can be changed quickly by selecting from the choices listed on the Display Size menu or by using the Setting Management tool. In Picture Mode, the MDI Key menu is displayed by right-clicking on the CNC control. In Window Mode, the MDI menu is accessible from the View menu. Note that in Window mode you can chose not to display an MDI key panel if you intend to provide all input though the PC keyboard. After changing the MDI key, the new MDI key panel is displayed.



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4.4 Examples of CNC display and MDI panel combinations 4.4.1 Series 0i-D lathe, 8.4” display, picture mode

0i-D CNC, 8.4” display, ONG ‘T’ MDI panel in lathe mode



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4.4.2 Series 0i-D mill, 10.4” display, picture mode

0i-D CNC, 10.4” display, ONG ‘M’ MDI panel in machining mode



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4.4.3 Series 31i MODEL B mill, 10.4” display, picture mode

31i MODEL B CNC, 10.4” display, QWERTY MDI panel in machining mode



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4.4.4 Series 0i-D mill, 10.4” display, window mode

0i MODEL D CNC, window mode



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4.5 List of options Feature Description INCH/METRIC SELECTION SEQUENCE NUMBER COMPARISION & STOP INCREMENTAL SYSTEM C STORED STROKE LIMIT 2ND/3RD PRE-TRAVEL STROKE LIMIT CHECK CHUCK/TAILSTOCK BARRIER PROGRAM RESTART EXPONENTIAL FUNCTION INTERPOLATION POLAR COORDINATE INTERPOLATION CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION HELICAL INTERPOLATION INVOLUTE INTERPOLATION CONICAL/SPIRAL INTERPOLATION F1-DIGIT FEED INVERSE TIME FEED NORMAL DIRECTION CONTROL POLAR COORDINATE COMMAND SINGLE DIRECTION POSITIONING 3RD/4TH REFERENCE RETURN WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM PRESET ADDITION OF WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM 48-PAIRS DIRECT DRAWING DIMENSION G CODE SYSTEM B/C CHAMFERING/CORNER R OPTIONAL ANGLE CHAMFERING/CORNER R CUSTOM MACRO ADDITIONAL COMMON MACRO VARIABLES PATTERN DATA INPUT MULTIPLE REPETITIVE CYCLES MULTIPLE REPETITIVE CYCLES II CANNED CYCLES FOR DRILLING SCALING AUTOMATIC CORNER OVERRIDE COORDINATE SYSTEM ROTATION PROGRAMMABLE MIRROR IMMAGE FIGURE COPY 2ND AUXILIARY FUNCTION TOOL OFFSET MEMORY 400 PAIRS TOOL OFFSET MEMORY C Y AXIS OFFSET TOOL OFFSET TOOL RADIUS/TOOL NOSE RADIUS COMPENSATION TOOL GEOMETRY/WEAR OFFSET TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND EDITING MACHINE TIME STAMP RUN HOUR AND PARTS COUNT GRAPHIC DISPLAY BACKGROUND EDITIING MANUAL GUIDE I


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4.6 Lathe G-codes G code system A B C G00 G00 G00 G01 G01 G01 G02 G02 G02 G03 G03 G03 G02.2 G02.2 G02.2 G02.3 G02.3 G02.3 G02.4 G02.4 G02.4 G03.2 G03.2 G03.2 G03.3 G03.3 G03.3 G03.4 G03.4 G03.4 G04 G04 G04 G05

G05

G05

G05.1 G05.4 G06.2 G07 G07.1 (G107) G08 G09 G10 G10.6 G10.9 G11 G12.1 (G112) G13.1 (G113) G17 G18 G19 G20 G21 G22 G23 G25 G26




Group

01

00

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Function Positioning (Rapid traverse) Linear interpolation (Cutting feed) Circular interpolation CW or helical interpolation CW Circular interpolation CCW or helical interpolation CCW Involute interpolation CW Exponential interpolation CW 3-dimensional coordinate system conversion CW Involute interpolation CCW Exponential interpolation CCW 3-dimensional coordinate system conversion CCW Dwell AI contour control (command compatible with high precision contour control), High-speed cycle machining, High-speed binary program operation AI contour control / Nano smoothing / Smooth interpolation HRV3, 4 on/off NURBS interpolation Hypothetical axis interpolation Cylindrical interpolation

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Advanced preview control Exact stop Programmable data input Tool retract and recover Programmable switching of diameter/radius specification Programmable data input mode cancel Polar coordinate interpolation mode

21 Polar coordinate interpolation cancel mode 16 06 09 08

XpYp plane selection ZpXp plane selection YpZp plane selection Input in inch Input in mm Stored stroke check function on Stored stroke check function off Spindle speed fluctuation detection off Spindle speed fluctuation detection on


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G code system A B C G27 G27 G27 G28 G28 G28 G28.2 G28.2 G28.2 G29 G29 G29 G30 G30 G30

G30.2

G30.2

G30.2

G31 G31.8

G31 G31.8

G31 G31.

G32 G34 G35

G33 G34 G35

G33 G34 G35

G36

G36

G36

G37

G37

G37

G37.1

G37.1

G37.1

G37.2

G37.2

G37.2

G38

G38

G39

G39

G38 G39

G40 G41 G42 G41.2 G41.3

G40 G41 G42 G41.2 G41.3

G40 G41 G42 G41.2 G41.3

G41.4

G41.4

G41.4

G41.5

G41.5

G41.5

G41.6 G42.2

G41.6 G42.2

G41.6 G42.2

G42.4

G42.4

G42.4

G42.5

G42.5

G42.5

G42.6 G40.1 G41.1 G42 .1

G42.6 G40.1 G41.1 G42 .1

G42.6 G40.1 G41.1 G42 .1



Group

00

Function Reference position return check Return to reference position In-position check disable reference position return Movement from reference position 2nd, 3rd and 4th reference position return

In-position check disable 2nd, 3rd, or 4th reference position return Skip function EGB-axis skip

01

07

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Threading Variable lead threading Circular threading CW Circular threading CCW (When bit 3 (G36) of parameter No. 3405 is set to 1) or Automatic tool offset (X axis) (When bit 3 (G36) of parameter No. 3405 is set to 0) Automatic tool offset (Z axis) (When bit 3 (G36) of parameter No. 3405 is set to 0) Automatic tool offset (X axis) (When bit 3 (G36) of parameter No. 3405 is set to 1) Automatic tool offset (Z axis) (When bit 3 (G36) of parameter No. 3405 is set to 1) Tool radius/tool nose radius compensation: with vector held Tool radius/tool nose radius compensation: corner rounding interpolation Tool radius/tool nose radius compensation : cancel Tool radius/tool nose radius compensation : left Tool radius/tool nose radius compensation : right 3-dimensional cutter compensation : left (type 1) 3-dimensional cutter compensation :(leading edge offset) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : left (type 1) (FS16i-compatible command) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : left (type 1) (FS16i-compatible command) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : left (type 2) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : right (type 1) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : right (type 1) (FS16i-compatible command) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : right (type 1) (FS16i-compatible command) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : right (type 2 Normal direction control cancel mode Normal direction control left on Normal direction control right on


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G code system A B C G43

G43

G44

G44

G43.1

G43.1

G43.1

G43.4

G43.4

G43.4

G43.5

G43.5

G43.5

G43.7 (G44.7) G49 (G49.1) G50 G50.3 G50.1 G51.1 G50.2 (G250) G51.2 (G251) G50.4 G50.5 G50.6 G51.4 G51.5 G51.6 G52 G53 G53.1 G53.6 G54 (G54.1) G55 G56 G57 G58 G59 G54.4 G60 G61 G62 G63 G64 G65

G43.7 (G44.7) G49 (G49.1) G92 G92.1 G50 G51 G50.1 G51.1 G50.2 (G250) G51.2 (G251) G50.4 G50.5 G50.6 G51.4 G51.5 G51.6 G52 G53 G53.1 G53.6 G54 (G54.1) G55 G56 G57 G58 G59 G54.4 G60 G61 G62 G63 G64 G65

G43.7 (G44.7) G49 (G49.1) G92 G92.1 G50 G51 G50.1 G51.1 G50.2 (G250) G51.2 (G251) G50.4 G50.5 G50.6 G51.4 G51.5 G51.6 G52 G53 G53.1 G53.6 G54 (G54.1) G55 G56 G57 G58 G59 G54.4 G60 G61 G62 G63 G64 G65


Group

G43 G44


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00 18 22

Function Tool length compensation + (Bit 3 (TCT) of parameter No. 5040 must be "1".) Tool length compensation (Bit 3 (TCT) of parameter No. 5040 must be "1".) Tool length compensation in tool axis direction (Bit 3 (TCT) of parameter No. 5040 must be "1".) Tool center point control (type 1) (Bit 3 (TCT) of parameter No. 5040 must be "1".) Tool center point control (type 2) (Bit 3 (TCT) of parameter No. 5040 must be "1".) Tool offset (Bit 3 (TCT) of parameter No. 5040 must be "1".) Tool length compensation cancel (Bit 3 (TCT) of parameter No. 5040 must be "1".) Coordinate system setting or max spindle speed clamp Workpiece coordinate system preset Scaling cancel Scaling Programmable mirror image cancel Programmable mirror image Polygon turning cancel

20 Polygon turning

00

Cancel synchronous control Cancel composite control Cancel superimposed control Start synchronous control Start composite control Start superimposed control Local coordinate system setting Machine coordinate system setting Tool axis direction control Tool center point retention type tool axis direction control Workpiece coordinate system 1 selection

14

26 00 15 00

Workpiece coordinate system 2 selection Workpiece coordinate system 3 selection Workpiece coordinate system 4 selection Workpiece coordinate system 5 selection Workpiece coordinate system 6 selection Workpiece setting error compensation Single direction positioning Exact stop mode Automatic corner override mode Tapping mode Cutting mode Macro call


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G code system A B C G66 G66 G66 G66.1 G66.1 G66.1 G67 G67 G67 G68 G68 G68


Group 12 04

G68.1

G68.1

G68.1

G68.2 G68.3 G68.4

G68.2 G68.3 G68.4

17

G69

G69

G68.2 G68.3 G68.4 G69

G69.1

G69.1

G69.1

17

G70 G71 G72 G73 G74 G75 G76 G71 G72 G73 G74

G70 G71 G72 G73 G74 G75 G76 G71 G72 G73 G74

G72 G73 G74 G75 G76 G77 G78 G72 G73 G74 G75

G80

G80

G80

G80.4 G81.4 G80.5 G81.5

G80.4 G81.4 G80.5 G81.5

G80.4 G81.4 G80.5 G81.5

G81

G81

G81

G82 G83 G83.1 G83.5 G83.6 G84 G84.2 G85 G87 G87.5 G87.6 G88 G89 G90 G92 G94 G91.1




04

00

01

10 28 27

10

01 00

Function Macro modal call A Macro modal call B Macro modal call A/B cancel Mirror image on for double turret or balance cutting mode Coordinate system rotation start or 3-dimensional coordinate system conversion mode on Tilted working plane command Tilted working plane command by tool axis direction Tilted working plane command (incremental multi-command) Mirror image off for double turret or balance cutting mode Cancel Coordinate system rotation cancel or 3-dimensional coordinate system conversion mode off Finishing cycle Stock removal in turning Stock removal in facing Pattern repeating cycle End face peck drilling cycle Outer diameter/internal diameter drilling cycle Multiple-thread cutting cycle Traverse grinding cycle Traverse direct sizing/grinding cycle Oscillation grinding cycle Oscillation direct sizing/grinding cycle Canned cycle cancel for drilling Electronic gear box : synchronization cancellation Electronic gear box: synchronization cancellation Electronic gear box: synchronization start Electronic gear box 2 pair: synchronization cancellation Electronic gear box 2 pair: synchronization start Spot drilling (FS15-T format) Electronic gear box : synchronization start Counter boring (FS15-T format) Cycle for face drilling High-speed peck drilling cycle (FS15-T format) High-speed peck drilling cycle Peck drilling cycle Cycle for face tapping Rigid tapping cycle (FS15-T format) Cycle for face boring Cycle for side drilling High-speed peck drilling cycle Peck drilling cycle Cycle for side tapping Cycle for side boring Outer diameter/internal diameter cutting cycle Threading cycle End face turning cycle Maximum specified incremental amount check www.fanucamerica.com

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G code system A B C G96 G96 G96 G97 G97 G97 G96.1 G96.1 G96.1 G96.2 G96.2 G96.2 G96.3 G96.3 G96.3 G96.4 G96.4 G96.4 G93 G93 G93 G98 G94 G94 G99 G95 G95 G90 G90 G91 G91 G89 G98 G99 G99



Group 02

00

05 03 11

Function Constant surface speed control Constant surface speed control cancel Spindle indexing execution (waiting for completion) Spindle indexing execution (not waiting for completion) Spindle indexing completion check SV speed control mode ON Inverse time feed Feed per minute Feed per revolution Absolute programming Incremental programming Canned cycle : return to initial level Canned cycle : return to R point level


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4.7 Mill G-codes G code G00 G01 G02 G03 G02.1, G03.1 G02.2, G03.2 G02.3, G03.3 G02.4, G03.4 G04

Group

G05 G05.1 G05.4 G06.2 G07 G07.1 (G107)

01

00

01

G08 G09 G10 G10.6 G10.9 G11 G12.1 G13.1 G12.4 G13.4 G15 G16 G17 G18 G19 G20 (G70) G21 (G71) G22 G23 G25 G26 G27 G28 G28.2 G29 G30 G30.1 G30.2 G31 G31.8 Document # MWA-017-EN_05_1312

00

21 00 17 02 06 04 19

00

Function Positioning (rapid traverse) Linear interpolation (cutting feed) Circular interpolation CW or helical interpolation CW Circular interpolation CCW or helical interpolation CCW Circular thread cutting B CW/CCW Involute interpolation CW/CCW Exponential interpolation CW/CCW 3-dimensional coordinate system conversion CW/CCW Dwell AI contour control (high-precision contour control compatible command), High-speed cycle machining, High-speed binary program operation AI contour control / Nano smoothing / Smooth interpolation HRV3, 4 on/off NURBS interpolation Hypothetical axis interpolation Cylindrical interpolation AI contour control (advanced preview control compatible command) Exact stop Programmable data input Tool retract and recover Programmable switching of diameter/radius specification Programmable data input mode cancel Polar coordinate interpolation mode Polar coordinate interpolation cancel mode Groove cutting by continuous circle motion (CW) Groove cutting by continuous circle motion (CCW) Polar coordinates command cancel Polar coordinates command XpYp plane selection ZpXp plane selection YpZp plane selection Input in inch Input in mm Stored stroke check function on Stored stroke check function off Spindle speed fluctuation detection off Spindle speed fluctuation detection on Reference position return check Automatic return to reference position In-position check disable reference position return Movement from reference position 2nd, 3rd and 4th reference position return Floating reference position return In-position check disable 2nd, 3rd, or 4th reference position return Skip function EGB-axis skip www.fanucamerica.com

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G code G33 G34 G35 G36


Group

G37 G38

01

00

G39 G40 G41 G42 G41.2 G41.3 G41.4

07

G41.5 G41.6 G42.2 G42.4 G42.5 G42.6 G40.1 G41.1 G42.1 G43 G44 G43.1 G43.3 G43.4 G43.5 G45 G46 G47 G48 G49 (G49.1) G44.9 G49.9 G50 G51


18

08

00 08 27 11

Function Threading Variable lead threading Circular threading CW Circular threading CCW

Automatic tool length measurement Tool radius/tool nose radius compensation : preserve vector Tool radius/tool nose radius compensation : corner circular interpolation Tool radius/tool nose radius compensation : cancel 3-dimensional cutter compensation : cancel Tool radius/tool nose radius compensation : left 3-dimensional cutter compensation : left Tool radius/tool nose radius compensation : right 3-dimensional cutter compensation : right 3-dimensional cutter compensation : left (type 1) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : leading edge offset 3-dimensional cutter compensation : left (type 1) (FS16icompatible command) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : left (type 1) (FS16icompatible command) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : left (type 2) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : right (type 1) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : right (type 1) (FS16icompatible command) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : right (type 1) (FS16icompatible command) 3-dimensional cutter compensation : right (type 2) Normal direction control cancel mode Normal direction control on : left Normal direction control on : right Tool length compensation + Tool length compensation Tool length compensation in tool axis direction Nutating rotary head tool length compensation Tool center point control (type 1) Tool center point control (type 2) Tool offset : increase Tool offset : decrease Tool offset : double increase Tool offset : double decrease Tool length compensation cancel Spindle unit compensation Spindle unit compensation cancel Scaling cancel Scaling


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G code


Group

G50.1 G51.1 G50.2 G51.2 G50.4 G50.5 G50.6 G51.4 G51.5 G51.6 G52 G53 G53.1 G53.6 G54 (G54.1) G55 G56 G57 G58 G59 G54.2 G54.4 G60 G61 G62 G63 G64 G65 G66 G66.1 G67

22 31

00

00

14

23 33 00 15 00 12

G68 G69 G68.2 G68.3 G68.4


16

Function

Programmable mirror image cancel Programmable mirror image Polygon turning cancel Polygon turning Cancel synchronous control Cancel composite control Cancel superimposed control Start synchronous control Start composite control Start superimposed control Local coordinate system setting Machine coordinate system setting Tool axis direction control Tool center point retention type tool axis direction control Workpiece coordinate system 1 selection Workpiece coordinate system 2 selection Workpiece coordinate system 3 selection Workpiece coordinate system 4 selection Workpiece coordinate system 5 selection Workpiece coordinate system 6 selection Rotary table dynamic fixture offset Workpiece setting error compensation Single direction positioning Exact stop mode Automatic corner override Tapping mode Cutting mode Macro call Macro modal call A Macro modal call B Macro modal call A/B cancel Coordinate system rotation start or 3-dimensional coordinate conversion mode on Coordinate system rotation cancel or 3-dimensional coordinate conversion mode off Tilted working plane command Tilted working plane command by tool axis direction Tilted working plane command (incremental multi-command)


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G code


Group

G70.7 G71.7 G72.7 G73.7 G74.7 G75.7 G76.7 G72.1 G72.2 G73 G74 G75 G76 G77 G78 G79 G80 G80.4 G81.4 G80.5 G81.5

00

09 01 09 01 09 34 24

G81

09

G81.1 G82 G83 G84 G84.2 G84.3 G85 G86 G87 G88 G89 G90 G91 G91.1

00

G92

00

G92.1 G93 G94 G95 G96 G97 Document # MWA-017-EN_05_1312

09

03

05 13

Function

Finishing cycle Outer surface rough machining cycle End rough machining cycle Closed loop cutting cycle End cutting off cycle Outer or inner cutting off cycle Multiple threading cycle Figure copying (rotary copy) Figure copying (linear copy) Peck drilling cycle Left-handed tapping cycle Plunge grinding cycle Fine boring cycle Plunge direct sizing/grinding cycle Continuous-feed surface grinding cycle Intermittent-feed surface grinding cycle Canned cycle cancel Electronic gear box : synchronization cancellation Electronic gear box: synchronization cancellation Electronic gear box: synchronization start Electronic gear box 2 pair: synchronization cancellation Electronic gear box 2 pair: synchronization start Drilling cycle or spot boring cycle Electronic gear box : synchronization start Chopping Drilling cycle or counter boring cycle Peck drilling cycle Tapping cycle Rigid tapping cycle (FS15 format) Left-handed rigid tapping cycle (FS15 format) Boring cycle Boring cycle Back boring cycle Boring cycle Boring cycle Absolute programming Incremental programming Checking the maximum incremental amount specified Setting for workpiece coordinate system or clamp at maximum spindle speed Workpiece coordinate system preset Inverse time feed Feed per minute Feed per revolution Constant surface speed control Constant surface speed control cancel www.fanucamerica.com

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G code


Group

G96.1 G96.2 G96.3 G96.4 G98 G99 G107 G112 G113 G160 G161


00

10 00 21 20

Function

Spindle indexing execution (waiting for completion) Spindle indexing execution (not waiting for completion) Spindle indexing completion check SV speed control mode ON Canned cycle : return to initial level Canned cycle : return to R point level Cylindrical interpolation Polar coordinate interpolation mode Polar coordinate interpolation mode cancel In-feed control cancel In-feed control


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5 Operation 5.1 Starting NCGuide Before starting NCGuide, the hardware key supplied with the product must be installed in a USB port on the PC, or the License Key Authorize Setting utility must be used to provide access a network license. From the Windows Start menu, select the NCGuide program for the CNC model you wish to use. There is a program structure under FANUC NCGuide for each of the CNC models installed. The display bellow is typical of a Windows 7 display.

When the select machine composition dialog box is displayed, select either Lathe or Machining. Note that addition machine compositions may be created to configure specific CNC configurations.

NCGuide will now start.



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5.2 Components Component CNC display Horizontal/vertical soft keys MDI keys Mini operator panel Special key

Function Show the CNC screens Clicking them allows you to perform their corresponding soft key operations. The vertical soft keys are not available on the 0i MODEL D controls. Clicking them allows you to perform corresponding MDI operations Click the buttons allows you to perform the functions associated to individual keys Combined-key operations are executed using this special key

5.2.1 0i-D components



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5.2.2 30i, 31i and 35i components



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5.3 CNC Mode selection CNC operation is determined by selecting the CNC mode. The modes supported by NCGuide are EDIT, AUTOMATIC (MEM) and MDI. The mode can be selected with mini operator’s panel displayed by NCGuide. The active mode is displayed in the lower right of the CNC screen.

5.3.1 EDIT - Program editing mode The following program editing operations are possible. 1. Creating new part programs 2. Editing part programs 3. Deleting part programs 5.3.2 MEM – Memory operation The part programs registered in the CNC memory can be executed. 5.3.3 MDI operation mode Part program blocks can be entered and executed using the MDI keys.



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5.4 MDI key operation The MDI keys may be used in the same way as those on an actual CNC, either by using a mouse or a touch screen. Though the MDI key panel layout may change depending on the CNC model or when the display size is changed, the components are readily identifiable.



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5.4.1 MDI keys Key(s)

Function

Reset key

Reset the CNC

Help key

Detailed information on how to operate the CNC is displayed

Function keys

Selects the CNC screens

PC keyboard Esc Home

POS

CNC position screen is displayed

Ctrl-r

PROG

Part program screen is displayed

Ctrl-p

OFS/SET

Offset or setting screens are displayed

Ctrl-o

MESSAGE

Alarm screen is displayed

Ctrl-m

GRAPH

Graphic screen is displayed

Ctrl-g

CUSTOM1

Not used by NCGuide

n/a

CUSTOM2

Not used by NCGuide

n/a

SYSTEM

Parameter or diagnostic screens are displayed

Numeric keys

Allow numerical values to be entered

Input key

Data in edit key buffer is entered in CNC

Cancel key

Data in edit key buffer is cancelled

Address keys

Allows letter address characters to be entered

Cursor keys

Move cursor up, down, left, right on CNC

Page keys

Pages screen up and down on CNC screen

Edit keys

Allow the part program to be modified

Alter key Insert key Delete key

Special key

The character or word at the cursor position is modified with the keys pressed The data entered is inserted at the cursor position The character or word at the cursor position is deleted Used for an operation that normally requires the simultaneous pressing of two keys on actual CNC. This key is not available on an actual CNC. To simulate the simultaneous pressing of two keys, first click the special key, then click the two keys in succession in any order. As soon as the second key is clicked, the corresponding function will be executed.



Ctrl-s Numeric keys 0..9 Enter Backspace Letter keys A..Z Cursor keys Page up / page down

n/a Insert Del

n/a

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Note that the PC keyboard assignments can be customized using the Key Arrangement tool selectable in the NCGuide program start menu structure. Combinations of a key together with the Shift, Ctrl and Alt keys are possible.

5.5 Soft key operation The horizontal and vertical soft keys may be used in the same way as those on an actual CNC, either by using a mouse or a touch screen. The horizontal soft keys are used to perform operations describe by the text above each key. The vertical soft keys are used as chapter selection soft keys, an alternative to the tradition function key selection. By pressing one of the vertical keys, the screen (chapter) belonging to each function can be selected. With the 10.4” screen, the text associate with each vertical key is displayed by pressing the lowermost vertical key. Note that the 0i-D control does not support the vertical soft keys.



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0i-D 8.4” display horizontal soft keys (no vertical available)

31i-B 10.4” display soft keys (with vertical text displayed)



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31i-B 15” display soft keys

The PC keyboard keys to control the horizontal soft keys are F1 through F12, assigned from left to right. The PC keyboard keys to control the vertical soft keys are Ctrl-F1 through Ctrl-F9, assigned from top to bottom. Note that the PC keyboard assignments can be customized using the Key Arrangement tool selectable in the NCGuide program start menu structure. Combinations of a key together with the Shift, Ctrl and Alt keys are possible.



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5.6 Mini operator panel operation The mini operator panel is provided with the basic operations necessary to run part programs in CNC guide. Clicking the operation keys allows you to perform CNC mode switching, cycle start and stop, single block execution and block skip. Though the visual placement of the keys may change with each display, the functions remains the same.

0i-D mini operator panel

31i 10.4” mini operator panel

31i 15” mini operator panel



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Key(s)

Function

PC keyboard

Exits NCGuide No function, just provided for display purposes Switches the CNC to auto mode

Ctrl-1

Switches the CNC to edit mode

Ctrl-3

Switches the CNC to MDI mode

Ctrl-2

No function in NCGuide Academic packages because they only support single path controls Cycle start the execution of a part program or MDI block

Ctrl-[

Stop (pause) part program execution

Ctrl-]

Execute the part program one block at a time

On Ctrl-\, off Ctrl-^

Skip blocks in the part program mark with a slash ‘/’ Note that the PC keyboard assignments can be customized using the Key Arrangement tool selectable in the NCGuide program start menu structure. Combinations of a key together with the Shift, Ctrl and Alt keys are possible.



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5.7 Screens display The following are examples of the common screens displayed in NCGuide. 5.7.1 Position screen

Position screen - Series 31i 10.4” display

The current positions of each axis is displayed in the workpiece coordinate system, relative coordinate system, machine coordinate system and distance to go.



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5.7.2 Program screen

Program screen - Series 31i 10.4” display

The part program may be entered, displayed, edited and executed.

Program check screen - Series 31i 10.4” display

The program check screen provides useful information to execute the part program, displaying the part program, position data and modal information all on a single screen. Document # MWA-017-EN_05_1312


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5.7.3 Setting screen Tool offsets and work coordinate offsets can be display and modified.

Tool offset screen - Series 31i 10.4” display

Work coordinate offset screen - Series 31i 10.4” display



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Several handy settings are available to change input and output settings. Primarily the input/output will be set to the MEMCARD in NCGuide.

Setting (handy) screen - Series 31i 10.4” display

5.7.4 Parameter screen Parameters can be set that modifies functions of the CNC.

Parameter screen - Series 31i 10.4” display



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5.7.5 Message screen All usual alarm and operator messages are displayed.

Alarm screen - Series 31i 10.4” display

Alarms and messages can be generated in the part program or subprograms using Custom Macro variables (#3000 Alarm, #3006 Message) to provide feedback or instructions to the student.

Operator message generated with #3006 Custom Macro - Series 31i 10.4” display



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5.7.6 Graphic screen

Graph screen - Series 31i 10.4” display



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5.8 Editing part programs 5.8.1 Creating part programs Before you can enter a part program through the MDI key panel, it must be registered. For example, the procedure to register the part program number O1234 is as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Select EDIT mode. Press the PROG function key. Press the ‘O’ letter address key. Press the ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ numeric keys in order. Press the INSERT key. Press the EOB (end of block) key. Press the INSERT key. “O1234” is displayed on the screen. Note that the “%” end of program marker is generated automatically. 9. Now you can add blocks to the registered part program.

Registering part program ‘O1234’ screen - Series 31i 10.4” display

5.8.2 Altering a word The procedure for altering a word is as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Select the EDIT mode. Press the PROG function key. Move the cursor to the word to be altered using the page and cursor keys. Use the address and numeric keys to enter the new text in the input buffer. Press the ALTER key to replace the selected word with the text in the input buffer.



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5.8.3 Inserting a word 1. Select the EDIT mode. 2. Press the PROG function key. 3. Move the cursor to the word before the position you want to insert new text using the page and cursor keys. Note to add a new block, position the cursor on the EOB symbol ‘;’ at the end of the block prior to the insertion point. 4. Use the address and numeric keys to enter the new text in the input buffer. If adding a complete new block, do not forget to include a new EOB symbol ‘;’. 5. Press the INSERT key to insert the selected word/text you typed in the input buffer. 5.8.4 Deleting a word 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Select the EDIT mode. Press the PROG function key. Move the cursor to the word you want to delete using the page and cursor keys. Press the DELETE key to delete the selected word. Repeat the process to delete multiple words.

5.9 Selecting part programs Once part programs have been registered in the CNC, they can be selected by the following two methods: 1. Selection using the program call operation. 2. Selection from the program list. (not available in 0i-D) 5.9.1 Selection using program call operation The procedure for selecting part programs using the program call operations is as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Select EDIT or AUTO (MEM) mode. Press the PROG function key. Enter the program number you want to select using the address and numeric keys. Press the CURSOR DOWN key. The active part program is changed. If the part program is not registered, the warning “SPECIFIED PROGRAM NOT FOUND” is displayed below the input buffer on the CNC screen.

5.9.2 Selection using the part program list The procedure for selecting part programs using the part program list is as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Select EDIT or AUTO (MEM) mode. Press the PROG function key. Press the soft key [FOLDER] Move the cursor to the part program to select using the cursor keys. Press the soft key [(OPRT)]



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6. Press the soft key [MAIN PROGRAM].

5.10 Deleting part programs Once part programs have been registered in the CNC, they can be deleted by the following two methods: 1. Deletion using the program call operation. 2. Deletion from the program list. (not available in 0i-D) 5.10.1 Deletion using program call operation The procedure for deleting part programs using the program call operation is as follows: 1. Select EDIT or AUTO (MEM) mode. 2. Press the PROG function key. 3. Enter the program number you want to delete using the address and numeric keys. For example to delete “O0001”, enter ‘O’, ‘0’, ‘0’, ‘0’ and then ‘1’ in order, or just ‘O’ and then ‘1’ (lead zeros are not required). 4. Press the DELETE key. The following message is displayed “DELETE PROGAM (O0001) ?” 5. Press the soft key [EXEC] if you want to confirm the program deletion, otherwise click the soft key [CAN] to cancel the deletion operation. 5.10.2 Deletion using the part program list The procedure for deleting part programs using the part program list is as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Select EDIT or AUTO (MEM) mode. Press the PROG function key. Press the soft key [FOLDER] Move the cursor to the part program to delete using the cursor keys. Press the soft key [(OPRT)] Press the soft key [DELETE]. The following message is displayed “DELETE PROGAM ?” 7. Press the soft key [EXEC] if you want to confirm the program deletion, otherwise click the soft key[CAN] to cancel the deletion operation.

5.11 Part program execution 5.11.1 Part program execution Part programs can be executed in MEM (auto) mode and checked with the graphic function. 1. Select the AUTO (MEM) mode. 2. Click the PROG key. 3. Check that the cursor position is at the top of the part program screen. If not, click the soft key [(OPRT)] and then click the soft key [REWIND]. 4. Click CYCLE START. Document # MWA-017-EN_05_1312


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5.11.2 Program graphic function check 1. Select the AUTO (MEM) mode. 2. Click the PROG key. 3. Check that the cursor position is at the top of the part program screen. If not, click the soft key [(OPRT)] and then click the soft key [REWIND]. 4. Click the GRAPH key. 5. Press the soft key [(OPRT)] (this step is not necessary in the 0i-D version) 6. Press the soft key [START] (this step is not necessary in the 0i-D version) 7. Click CYCLE START. 5.11.3 Single block execution When SINGLE BLOCK is active, program blocks are executed one block at a time. CYCLE START must be clicked for each block. To activate SINGLE BLOCK, click the SINGLE button on the mini operator panel. To deactivate SINGLE BLOCK, click the SINGLE button on the mini operator panel again.

5.12 Multi-language display The following languages are supported by the CNCs and NCGuide.                 

Chinese (simplified) Chinese (traditional) Czech Danish Dutch English French German Italian Hungarian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Turkish



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5.12.1 Language switch procedure 1. Click the OFS-SET function key. 2. Click the continuous menu key several times until the [LANGUAGE] soft key text is displayed. 3. Click the soft key [LANGUAGE] to display the language screen. 4. Click the page and cursor keys to move the cursor to the desired display language. 5. Click the soft key [(OPRT)]. 6. Click the soft key [APPLY]. The display is switched to the selected language, which remains active even if the CNC is turned off and on.

Setting the display language screen - Series 31i 10.4” display

5.13 Exiting NCGuide There are several methods to exit NCGuide In picture mode:  

Click the “Off” button on the mini operator panel Right-click anywhere on the CNC and select Exit from the popup menu.

In window mode: 

Select Exit from the File menu.



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6 MANUAL GUIDE i 6.1 What is MANUAL GUIDE i MANUAL GUIDE i is an easy-to-use yet powerful conversational part programming and operation environment. It guides operator’s on how to program and operate CNC controls installed on machine tools such as lathes and machining centers. It features a single screen that can be used to create machining part programs, check them using animation, set up tooling and workpieces, and perform the actual machining. MANUAL GUIDE i programs are high-level G-code programs using advanced machining cycles. They can be quickly converted to lower-level G-code programs that will run on a wide range of FANUC CNC models.

6.2 Academic applications of MANUAL GUIDE i NCGuide provides a powerful environment to learn about conversational part programming. Conversational program is rapidly replacing manual machining in many toolrooms and some job shops because it provides more flexibility, accuracy and speed yet still uses journeyman knowledge and skills to create parts directly from the workpiece drawing. Conversational programming allows the student to learn processes and sequence of operations rather than focus on the specific G-codes used. MANUAL GUIDE i also provides fixed sentence programming to generate multiple lines of G-code with just a few keystrokes. Fixed sentences can be established for sequence of operations such as program starting blocks, tool change blocks, material feeds and speeds and part program end blocks.



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6.3 Main Features of MANUAL GUIDE i 

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Integrated operation screen that facilitate most routine machining operations A single integrated operation screen provides for routine machining operations including machining part program input/editing, animated simulation based machining program checks, production machining and MDI operations. Manual operations with JOG and HANDLE are also supported (not in NCGuide). Simple part program generation Simple menu-driven conversation programming screens guide the operator through a series of common machining operations. These high-level operations eliminate the trouble of repeatedly generating the same multiple blocks of G-code. Realistic animated simulation Machining programs can be checked easily using the 3D solid model animated simulation for all operations for both milling and turning. It realistically shows the surface being removed with a specific type of tool tip as if a real workpiece is being machined. Advanced machining using machining cycles Advanced milling machining cycles are available to perform complex machining, but the conversation environment makes creating and running these programs easy. Machining programs in G-code format Common G-code is also supported by MANUAL GUIDE i part programs, which enables the operator to specify simple operations such as straight lines and arc with simple G-code commands, and the more complicated machining operations using the advanced machining cycles. Affinity with CAD/CAM Machining programs created using CAD/CAM can be still be used without modification. Adding advanced machining cycles to these machining programs makes them perfect machining programs. They can be checked easily, using animated simulation. Advanced machining program editing Using advanced editing functions, such as substring search and cut/paste via the clipboard, enables easy editing of machining programs. M-code menu It is possible to input M codes easily by referencing explanations displayed in an M code menu. Machine tool builders can create the explanations easily. Advanced set-up guidance (option) It is possible to set up machining operations to ensure the precision machining easily. Using an advanced set-up guidance functions all measurements can be easily taken, from tool offset measurement through to the measurement of the workpiece. (not supported by NCGuide) Wide support for various machining centers The 3+2 axis machining center with a tilting head as well as vertical and horizontal machining centers are supported.



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6.4 Navigation to MANUAL GUIDE i 6.4.1 Starting MANUAL GUIDE i 1. Select NCGuide from the Windows menu. 2. Select a machine composition that includes MANUAL GUIDE i then click the OK button.

3. Click the GRAPH function key on the CNC when start up is complete.



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6.4.2 MANUAL GUIDE i screen components All part programming and operation is achieved from a single primary screen. When additional inputs are required from the operator/part programmer, popup screens are displayed.

Component

Machine information

Simulation

Function  Axis positions  Distance to go  Spindle speed and direction  Spindle load  Feed rate  Modal G-codes Simulation of part program execution  2D or 3D  Solid model or tool path wire frame

Part program

Part program being executed or edited

Soft keys

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6.5 Overview of creating a MANUAL GUIDE i part program A MANUAL GUIDE i program is created in the following steps. This follows planning session to define the operations and sequence required to make the part and deciding which tools to use. 1. Analyze the workpiece drawing and determine blank size, geometry and material type, determine a sequence of operations, select tooling to be used and calculate feeds and speeds. 2. Define part blank size (required for part program machining simulation) 3. Select the program start conditions (modal G-codes) 4. Move to the tool-change position, select tool, start spindle, coolant, set tool length offset move to the part approach position 5. Select a machining cycle (e.g. pocketing, drilling, slot milling) and define cutting conditions and feature geometry. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5, to add additional machining processes for part features 7. Select program end conditions Example (define the part blank) G1902 B100. D100. H30. I0. J0. K1.; (select a new tool) G0 Z300.; X100. Y100.; T1; M6; S1200 M3; M08; G43 H1 D1; X-25. Y-25.; G0 Z2.;

(retract Z) (move X/Y to the tool change position) (select the next tool) (change tool) (start the spindle) (start the coolant) (activate tool length and radius offsets) (approach the workpiece for the cycle) (move Z to the working plane)

(part feature operation) (cycle cutting conditions) G1020 T1. L38. F200. E150. W2. P2. V0. C1. M1. A1. B4. Z2. I100.; (cycle part feature geometry) G1220 T1. B0. H50. V50. U100. W100.; (end the part program) M09; G0 Z300.; X-100. Y-100.; T0; M30;


(turn off coolant) (retract the Z axis) (move X/Y to a safe position) (cancel tool offsets) (end and rewind the part program)


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Note that many of these steps can be repetitive. For example, step 11 may define many “boiler plate” G-codes to end a part program, turning off coolant, moving the axis to a safe position so the operator can get access to the part, turning off offsets, and rewinding the part program (M30). Similarly, steps 2 through 5 define those required to make a safe tool change: G0 Z300.; X100. Y100.; T1; M6; S1200 M3; M08; G43 H1 D1 X-25. Y-25.; G0 Z2.;

(retract Z) (and move X/Y to the tool change position) (select the next tool) (change tool) (start the spindle) (start the coolant) (Activate tool length and radius offsets) (approach the workpiece for the cycle)

These common repetitive code sections may encapsulated and inserted into the part program in a single step using the Fixed Form Sentence feature in MANUAL Guide i, simplifying part program creation. Note that the only true unique parts of a part program are typically those that define the cutting conditions and the geometric properties of a part feature.

6.6 Notes on creating part programs This section provides notes on creating part programs. Read the notes before creating a part program. 6.6.1 Commands required before machining cycle input 1. For milling controls, a cutter radius offset using the D letter address, even if cutter radius compensation is not used. This selects the tool geometry for 3D solid model animation. 2. Be sure to enter a spindle rotation command, and specify whether to enable or disable constant surface speed control. 3. No feed rate command needs to be specified in startup blocks, because feed rate commands are included in the machining cycles. However, specify a command for feed per revolution or feed per minute as required. For example, operator know-how on executing milling in pocketing by feed per revolution can be used. 4. Enter an M-code for switching between the spindle and C-axis, and a command for Caxis reference position return as required. 5. Enter M-codes such as for coolant ON/OFF as required. 6. Upon completion of machining cycle, the tool always returns to the position is was before the start of the machining cycle. By setting bit 7 (ESC) of parameter No. 27002 to 1, the tool can be prevented from returning to the position before the start of the machining cycle.



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6.6.2 Machining cycles 1. Specify an I point coordinate not as a distance from point R but as a coordinate value. 2. Figure data should be entered as a subprogram for utilization in roughing, finishing, and chamfering. This eliminates the need to enter figure data each time. 3. In machining of a projected portion (island figure), efficient machining can be achieved by using pocketing with an island instead of using contouring. In this case, specify a blank as the outer wall of a pocket. 4. In contouring (side facing), enter a start point figure and end point figure so that both figures contact each other. This means that by starting not from a corner of a figure but from an intermediate point on a straight line, undercutting due to approaching the figure and retraction can be eliminated.



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7 Machine compositions A machine composition is a collection of settings that define a particual CNC system to be simulated. It define the machine type to be milling or turning. It also defines the machine axis configuration. You can create multiple machine compositions and switch between them as necessary. The instructor may predefine a machine composition, select options, set parameters and load part programs and distribute that machine compositions to students as a platform for exercises or homework assignments. Machine compositions may be established to closely match CNC on actual machines, CNCs not actually available to expand the student’s experience, or to present problem solving situations. The files that represent the machine composition can be archived and distributed freely. The Machine Composition Setting tool creates these five files when a new or copy machine composition action is taken. Each CNC system to be simulated can be customized using:   

The Machine Composition Setting tool The Option Settings tool CNC parameters

7.1 Machine Composition setting tool The Machine Composition Setting tool allows you to specify the following parameters depending on the CNC model: CNC

System Type

Axes

MGi

31i-MODEL A

Only at creation

Only at edit

Creation and edit

30i/31i-MODEL B

Only at creation

Only at edit

Creation and edit

0i-MODEL D

Only at creation

n/a

Creation and edit

35i-MODEL B

n/a

Creation and edit

n/a

The machine composition tool can create, copy, edit and delete machine compositions. NCGuide does not have to be running to use the machine composition tool. The USB or network license key is necessary to use the Machine Composition Setting tool. The Machine Composition Setting tool also makes it possible to select one machine composition as the default – it will be used whenever the NCGuide simulator is started for that CNC model. Alternatively, the user can be presented a list of machine compositions to choose from when the NCGuide simulator is started for a CNC model.



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7.2 Option Setting In the NCGuide Academic package, a basic option set is pre-initialized, therefore the following operations will typically not be necessary. However, sometime an options may have to be activated, for example, when MANUAL GUIDE i is activated using the Machine Composition Setting tool. The options available are dependent on the machine model. NCGuide must be running to change the option settings for a particular machine composition. In the procedures below, make sure you select the Option Setting tool for the CNC model that is running. In NCGuide options are activated and deactivated using the Option Setting tool.

7.3 Parameters Setting parameters is exactly the same in NCGuide as on the real CNC. Refer to the relevant parameter manual for the specific control type. The parameters set in NCGuide as shipped should be fine for most situations.



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8 NCGuide Academic packages 8.1 System requirements Operating systems • • • •

Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) Windows XP Home/Professional Edition Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 2) Windows 7 Professional

The following packages are also required • •

.NET Framework 1.1 (Service Pack 1) * .NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 1)

Hardware system • • • • • •

CPU - Pentium4 1.3GHz or higher (Pentium4 2GHz or higher recommended) or Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz or higher Memory - 256 MB or greater Free hard disk space - 800MB or greater (about 200MB per CNC model) Display resolution - 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) or higher DVD drive USB port

Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. Microsoft, Windows, and .NET Framework are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States.



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8.2 Differences from the CNC in operation The functions of NCGuide Academic packages differ from the actual CNC as follows: • •

• •

Only EDIT, MEM, and MDI modes are selectable. The following functions are not supported. o Functions requiring the hardware of the CNC or related to it  Data server  Serial communication  Ethernet communication  Servo/spindle control  Option board functions such as customers' and C language boards o Operation History o Maintenance screens cannot be displayed or manipulated. o FANUC PICTURE o C-executor o Macro Executor o PMC simulation o Machine Signal Simulation Interpolation commands other than G00, G01, G02 and G03 approximate to a G01 command for execution. The cycle time of part program operation differs from that of the actual CNC.

9 Summary Training students on the latest FANUC CNCs is challenging. Class size, safety concerns, CNC and machine tool costs typically limit the amount of hands experience available to the individual student. NCGuide and NCGuide Academic packages provide a realistic operation and part programming environment at a fraction of the cost of using a real machine tool. Comprehension and retention is enhanced as students perform repetitive hands-on exercises in an ergonomically friendly environment - away from the noise of the workshop. Operator, G-code programming and CAM programming students can practice common procedures and test part programs without risks to people, tooling or machines.



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